The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has congratulated Leo Varadkar on his election as Taoiseach and says the haulage industry is looking forward playing its part in the continued growth of the country.IRHA President Verona Murphy says Mr. Varadkar has a deep understanding of the haulage industry, coming from...

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has congratulated Leo Varadkar on his election as Taoiseach and says the haulage industry is looking forward playing its part in the continued growth of the country.IRHA President Verona Murphy says Mr. Varadkar has a deep understanding of the haulage industry, coming from a family that had an involvement in the sector.

As Transport Minister he also supported the Association’s successful lobbying of Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan for both the Essential User Rebate and and major changes in road tax.